"NASA to reveal Artemis 2 moon astronauts on April 3" by @SPACEdotcom / @michaeldwall - Four astronauts will be named to #NASA #Artemis2 #Moon mission - 3 from USπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ and 1 from CanadaπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦, currently planned for launch Nov 2024 https://www.space.com/nasa-announce-artemis-2-astronauts-april-2023 #space
NASA to reveal Artemis 2 moon astronauts on April 3

We'll soon learn the identities of the four astronauts who will fly around the moon on Artemis 2 in 2024.

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Plenty of speculation on astronaut assignments for #NASA #Artemis2πŸš€ #MoonπŸŒ” orbit mission. We know it'll be 3 NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ & 1 CSAπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦. Of active US astronauts: any who aren't on ISS. But of the Canadians, one from the 2009 class is still waiting to fly.πŸ€” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Astronaut_Corps#Active_astronauts #space
Canadian Astronaut Corps - Wikipedia

"#NASA Names Astronauts to Next #Moon Mission, First Crew Under #Artemis" - @NASA/@NASAArtemis press release: Crew of #Artemis2 announced:
commander: Reid WisemanπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
pilot (2nd in command): Victor GloverπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Mission Specialists: Christina Hammock KochπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ, Jeremy HansenπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
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"Four for the moon! #NASA names #Artemis2 astronaut crew for 1st lunar mission since Apollo" by @SPACEdotcom/@collectSPACE - Crew of 4 (3 USπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ, 1 CanadaπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦) will fly around #Moon without landing (similar to Apollo 8). Launch planned 2024. https://www.space.com/nasa-names-artemis-2-moon-crew #Artemis #space
Four for the moon! NASA names Artemis 2 astronaut crew for 1st lunar mission since Apollo

The Artemis 2 crew will become the 25th through 28th people to voyage to the moon.

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According to @ColbertLateShow, tonight's guests on the show will be the four #Artemis2 astronauts: Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch & Jeremy Hansen. #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ• #space #entertainment
Video from part of #NASA #Artemis2 crew (Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch & Jeremy Hansen) interview on @ColbertLateShow on Wednesday April 5 https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/sSMOObgvYi2xcT5TUOVUxh93C5v9twC1/ #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ• #space #entertainment
Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: The Overview Effect: Seeing Earth with the Whole Universe in the Background - Full show on CBS

Christina Koch, appearing with her Artemis II mission crewmates Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman and Jeremy Hansen, tells Stephen about the flood of emotions that can accompany an astronaut’s view of Earth from space, a sensation that is known as The Overview Effect. #Colbert #NASA #Astronauts #ArtemisII

"#Artemis2 crew begins 1st moon mission training in 50 years" by @spacedotcom (mirror bot) / @howellspace - After initial publicity tour since April 3 crew announcement, now training on #SLS/#Orion systems and flight scenarios. https://www.space.com/artemis-2-moon-crew-mission-training #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ• #space
Artemis 2 crew begins 1st moon mission training in 50 years

The crew has about 18 months to get ready for launch day.

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"Mobile Launcher Arrives at Launch Pad 39B for #Artemis2 Preps" by @NASAArtemis - Not as bad as Starship, SLS also damaged its pad on first test flight. Repairs to mobile launcher, plus upgrades for crew flight in testing. https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/2023/08/17/mobile-launcher-arrives-at-launch-pad-39b-for-artemis-ll-preps/ #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ‘ #space
Mobile Launcher Arrives at Launch Pad 39B for Artemis ll Preps – Artemis

"All Engines Added to #NASA’s #Artemis2 #Moon Rocket Core Stage" by @NASAArtemis - Four RS-25 engines installed on SLS main stage - formerly reusable Space Shuttle Main Engines will make their last flight. https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/2023/09/25/all-engines-added-to-nasas-artemis-ii-moon-rocket-core-stage/ #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ” #space
All Engines Added to NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage – Artemis

"NASA’s Artemis II Crew Meet with President & VP at White House" by @NASA - #Artemis2 crew Wiseman, Glover, Koch & Hansen met at White House and talked about plans & training for their upcoming lunar mission. https://www.nasa.gov/general/nasas-artemis-ii-crew-meet-with-president-vp-at-white-house/ #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ“ #space
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Meet with President, VP at White House - NASA

The first astronauts to fly around the Moon under NASA’s Artemis program visited the White House in Washington Thursday, and met with President Joe Biden in

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"NASA says Artemis II report by its inspector general is unhelpful and redundant" by @arstechnica / @sciguyspace - #Artemis2 work resulting from #Artemis1 test flight proceeds. IG report had no surprises. https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/05/nasa-seems-unhappy-to-be-questioned-about-its-artemis-ii-readiness/ #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #Moon🌘 #politics
NASA says Artemis II report by its inspector general is unhelpful and redundant

"The redundancy in the above recommendations does not help."

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"NASA Kennedy Teams Test Upgraded Environmental Control System for Artemis II" by @NASAArtemis - In preparation for #Artemis2, KSC's Pad 39B equipment which sustains the SLS rocket systems at the pad has passed tests. https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/2024/06/10/nasa-kennedy-teams-test-upgraded-environmental-control-system-for-artemis-ii/#ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ’
NASA Kennedy Teams Test Upgraded Environmental Control System for Artemis II  – Artemis

#SLS core stage for #Artemis2 lunar crew flight has completed its barge journey from New Orleans to Cape Canaveral/Kennedy Space Center (KSC), now in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/2024/07/24/nasas-rocket-on-roll-core-stage-arrives-at-vehicle-assembly-building/ #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ–
NASA’s Rocket On Roll: Core Stage Arrives at Vehicle Assembly Building – Artemis

"NASA wants clarity on #Orion heat shield issue before stacking Artemis II rocket" by @arstechnica / @StephenClark1 - #Artemis2 #SLS rocket stacking may be delayed to wait for decisions and work on crew capsule heat shield. https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/08/nasa-wants-clarity-on-orion-heat-shield-issue-before-stacking-artemis-ii-rocket/ #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ–
NASA wants clarity on Orion heat shield issue before stacking Artemis II rocket

"We have still a lot of work to do to close out the heat shield investigation."

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"NASA Identifies Root Cause of Orion Heat Shield Char Loss" by Marcia Smith @SpcPlcyOnline - Not saying what it is, they claim to now know root cause of #Orion heat shield issue. Problem: #Artemis2 heat shield is already built. https://spacepolicyonline.com/news/nasa-identifies-root-cause-of-orion-heat-shield-char-loss/ #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #Moon🌘
NASA Identifies Root Cause of Orion Heat Shield Char Loss

Posted: October 28, 2024 12:56 pm ET | Last Updated: October 28, 2024 1:07 pm ET | NASA has identified the root cause of the unexpected char loss on the Orion heat shield during the Artemis I uncrewed test flight in 2022. Testing is ongoing to determine a solution for the next mission, Artemis II, since that heat shield is already built and options are limited.

"NASA Prepares for Artemis II Rocket Integration" by NASA Artemis Program - Stacking of #Artemis2 #SLS rocket about to begin, in preparation for first crewed lunar spaceflight since Apollo program ended. #Orion test flight will carry crew of 4 (πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦) around the #Moon and back. https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/2024/11/18/nasa-prepares-for-artemis-ii-rocket-integration/ #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ–
NASA Prepares for Artemis II Rocket Integration – Artemis

"ICPS-2: ULA-built upper stage for Artemis II delivered to NASA" by United Launch Alliance ULA - #ULA delivered the upper stage rocket to #NASA for stacking on the #SLS rocket for #Artemis2. https://blog.ulalaunch.com/blog/icps-2-ula-built-upper-stage-for-artemis-ii-delivered-to-nasa #ArtemisπŸš€ #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ #MoonπŸŒ”
ICPS-2: ULA-built upper stage for Artemis II delivered to NASA

United Launch Alliance (ULA) delivered the flight-ready Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage-2 (ICPS-2) to the Kennedy Space Center on March xx to fulfill our contribution to the Artemis II launch in NASA's lunar exploration program.

"NASA debuts new Orion mission control room for Artemis 2 astronaut flight around the moon" by @Spacecom - #Orion capsule control room gets a modern redesign to go with the new generation of lunar crew expeditions. Upcoming #Artemis2 lunar fly-by mission will test Orion capsule with a crew of 3 #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ & 1 CSAπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ astronauts. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/nasa-debuts-new-orion-mission-control-room-for-artemis-2-astronauts-journey-to-the-moon-photos #ArtemisπŸš€#MoonπŸŒ’
NASA debuts new Orion mission control room for Artemis 2 astronaut flight around the moon (photos)

Orion is so packed with technology that the old Mission Control room needed an annex.

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"2026 is the year humanity will finally go back to the moon" by @Spacecom - #Artemis2 launch currently planned no earlier than Feb 5. The crew of 4 astronauts (3 #NASAπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ & 1 #CSAπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦) will fly farther from Earth than any humans have before. https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/2026-is-the-year-humanity-will-finally-go-back-to-the-moon #ArtemisπŸš€ #Orion #MoonπŸŒ•
2026 is the year humanity will finally go back to the moon

It's happening. We are going.

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"Is Orion’s heat shield really safe? New NASA chief conducts final review on eve of flight." by @arstechnica / @sciguyspace - New #NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman led a review of #Artemis2 #Orion capsule heat shield work since flaws were found after Artemis 1. Outside analysts and even reporters (including the article author) were in the meeting. Critics' questions answered satisfactorily. Isaacman approved going ahead with Artemis 2 flight. https://arstechnica.com/space/2026/01/nasa-chief-reviews-orion-heat-shield-expresses-full-confidence-in-it-for-artemis-ii/ #Artemis #space #Moon🌘
Is Orion’s heat shield really safe? New NASA chief conducts final review on eve of flight.

That level of openness and transparency is exactly what should be expected of NASA."

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"NASA’s Moonbound Artemis II Rocket Reaches Launch Pad" by NASA Artemis - #SLS rocket with #Orion capsule has been moved to the launch pad, ready for #NASA #Artemis2 flight around the #MoonπŸŒ‘ and back with a crew of 4πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦. https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/01/17/nasas-moonbound-artemis-ii-rocket-reaches-launch-pad/ #Artemis #space
"Artemis II Crew Enters Quarantine Ahead of Journey Around Moon" by NASA Artemis - #NASA #Artemis2 crew entered 14-day quarantine set to support the earliest possible launch window. Though an official launch date for the 10-day flight around the #MoonπŸŒ’ is not yet set. https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/01/23/artemis-ii-crew-enters-quarantine-ahead-of-journey-around-moon/ #Artemis #space
Artemis II Crew Enters Quarantine Ahead of Journey Around Moon - NASA

The next astronauts to fly around the Moon went into quarantine late Friday.

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#Space #trivia: the population of the #MoonπŸŒ• has never been more than 2 humans at a time on the surface, or 3 if you count those in orbit. However, that will increase to 4 in orbit if #NASA #Artemis2 goes as planned.
"Countdown Begins for Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal" by #NASA #Artemis - Dress rehearsals in show business or #rocketry mean a practice run like the real thing. With rockets, "wet" means it includes filling liquid propellant tanks. If you saw "wet dress" and thought something else, you get a one-time pass because some rocketeers decades ago undoubtedly intended it that way to be funny. #SLS is a big rocket which takes many hours to fill. https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/01/31/countdown-begins-for-artemis-ii-wet-dress-rehearsal/ #Artemis2 #MoonπŸŒ•οΈ #space
Countdown Begins for Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal - NASA

The countdown for the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal is underway at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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"Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal: Test Terminated at T-5:15" by #NASA #Artemis - #SLS rocket launch rehearsal did not complete due to a liquid hydrogen leak. Tanks are being drained to safe the vehicle. After troubleshooting or repairs, the wet dress rehearsal will have to be done again up to the point of aborting before ignition would happen in the countdown on an actual launch attempt. No announcement yet of effects on launch scheduling. https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/02/03/artemis-ii-wet-dress-rehearsal-test-terminated-at-t-515/ #Artemis2 #MoonπŸŒ– #space #rocketry
Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal: Test Terminated at T-5:15 - NASA

The Artemis II wet dress rehearsal countdown was terminated at the T-5:15 minute mark due to a liquid hydrogen leak at the interface of the tail service mast

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"NASA Conducts Artemis II Fuel Test, Eyes March for Launch Opportunity" by #NASA #Artemis - While the #SLS rocket appears to have done fine in the fueling countdown rehearsal, liquid hydrogen leak in the ground support equipment will need repairs. They'll aim for launch windows in March. The astronauts are released from pre-launch quarantine, which they will re-enter 2 weeks before the new planned launch date. https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/02/03/nasa-conducts-artemis-ii-fuel-test-eyes-march-for-launch-opportunity/#Artemis2 #MoonπŸŒ– #space #rocketry
NASA Conducts Artemis II Fuel Test, Eyes March for Launch Opportunity   - NASA

NASA concluded a wet dress rehearsal for the agency’s Artemis II test flight early Tuesday morning, successfully loading cryogenic propellant into the SLS

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"NASA completes a smooth rehearsal for historic Artemis 2 moon launch" by GeekWire / @alanboyle - After repairs, #NASA #Artemis2 launch rehearsal successfully tested all the systems, propellant loading and launch scrub procedures. New launch schedule TBA. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/nasa-smooth-rehearsal-artemis-2-moon-launch/ #MoonπŸŒ’ #space #rocketry
NASA completes a smooth rehearsal for historic Artemis 2 moon launch

Countdown goes all the way down to T-minus 29 seconds in preparation for NASA's first crewed trip to the moon since the Apollo era.

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"Artemis II Crew Enters Quarantine Ahead of March Launch Opportunity" by #NASA #Artemis - #Artemis2 crew enters pre-launch quarantine beginning in Houston (where all NASA astronauts are based) and then travel on a NASA jet to the Florida launch site 5 days before launch. Starting quarantine now holds open the option for a March 6 launch window. Other work needs to be completed at the pad, reviewing test data and an in-depth Launch Readiness Review. https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/02/20/artemis-ii-crew-enters-quarantine-ahead-of-march-launch-opportunity/ #MoonπŸŒ’ #space #rocketry
Artemis II Crew Enters Quarantine Ahead of March Launch Opportunity - NASA

NASA is targeting no earlier than Friday, March 6, for the launch of Artemis II, pending completion of required work at the launch pad, analysis of test data,

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"NASA Troubleshooting Artemis II Rocket Upper Stage Issue, Preparing to Roll Back" by #NASA #Artemis - A blockage has been detected in plumbing for helium pressurant in #SLS upper stage. Rolling back the SLS rocket stack to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) will prevent launching in 2 weeks. Expect the astronauts to be released from pre-launch quarantine. https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/02/21/nasa-troubleshooting-artemis-ii-rocket-upper-stage-issue-preparing-to-roll-back/ #MoonπŸŒ’ #space #rocketry
"NASA Artemis II Rocket Returns for Repairs" by #NASA #Artemis - The #SLS rocket for #Artemis2 was safely rolled back from Pad 39B to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), hangar for the big rockets. Up next: troubleshooting the helium pressurant plumbing. While it's there, all the batteries will be swapped out to have maximum capacity for flight. (Constantly topping off batteries slowly erodes full charge capacity similar to your phone.) https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/02/25/nasa-artemis-ii-rocket-returns-for-repairs/ #Artemis #MoonπŸŒ” #space #rocketry
"NASA Finalizes Artemis II Rollout, Crew Begins Quarantine" by #NASA #Artemis - In support of the currently-scheduled #Artemis2 launch in 2 weeks on Wed April 1 (no fooling! πŸƒ), #SLS/#Orion πŸš€ rollout to the pad is scheduled to begin Thu March 19 at 8pm EDT. Also, the 4 astronauts πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ entered pre-launch quarantine in Houston, with travel in quarantine to the launch site 5 days before. https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/missions/2026/03/18/nasa-finalizes-artemis-ii-rollout-crew-begins-quarantine/ #MoonπŸŒ• #space #rocketry